WREXHAM Football Club is gearing up for the upcoming transfer window with ambitions to strengthen their squad, but journalist Ben Jacobs reports that they will not be making wholesale changes to their playing squad. The Red Dragons, fresh off their impressive promotion from the National League last season, are now back in League Two for the first time since 2008, boasting one of the most ambitious projects in the entire English Football League (EFL).
Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have set their sights on multiple promotions to ultimately elevate Wrexham to the Premier League. However, before they can pursue this grand vision, they must first tackle the challenge of thriving in League Two. The club has already made one addition to their squad by signing defender Will Boyle, but their strategy for this summer transfer window revolves around maintaining the core of their current roster.
In a conversation with GIVEMESPORT, Ben Jacobs shed light on Wrexham’s approach to the transfer window and highlighted the strength of their existing squad. He emphasized, “The beauty of the Wrexham project is that they could add players at this level in the last campaign because of the money and ambition of the ownership group. So, it’s not like the Wrexham perspective is that they need a massive rebuild. They feel like they’ve got a competitive squad, and competitive not just to stay up but to go up.”
Wrexham’s previous successes have been partly due to their significant financial investments, outspending other teams in the National League in the past two seasons. This approach allowed them to secure quality players like Paul Mullin, who demonstrated their capability to perform at higher division levels. Consequently, Wrexham’s current squad is brimming with players who have the potential to compete effectively in League Two, setting them apart from typical promotion-winning sides that often face the threat of relegation in their higher league.
With players like Mullin and Ben Foster in their ranks, Wrexham is now the frontrunner to secure promotion from League Two. As a result, there is little urgency for a complete squad overhaul. The club’s management believes that their current team has what it takes to continue their upward trajectory in the league. The confidence in their existing squad enables them to approach the transfer window with caution, planning to make only a few strategic signings, rather than a sweeping revamp.
Should Wrexham encounter challenges during the season and find themselves struggling by the time the January transfer window arrives, they may reassess their approach and consider investing further in their squad. However, for now, the focus remains on maintaining stability and trust in their current options as they aim to ascend the ranks in their pursuit of Premier League football.
